\En*sam"ple\, n. [OF. ensample, essample, F. exemple.
See {Example}.]
An example; a pattern or model for imitation. [Obs.]
--Tyndale.
      Being ensamples to the flock.            --1 Pet. v. 3.

\En*sam"ple\, v. t.
To exemplify, to show by example. [Obs.] --Spenser.